Mullvad Review

Community-sourced VPN review based on real Reddit & Twitter discussions

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Community Verdict
Highly Recommended

Mullvad has a really strong reputation for privacy, and it’s one of the few VPNs people trust when they say “no logs.” It’s also loved for letting you sign up without an email and pay in very private...

90%
positive
708
reviews
Best for: Privacy-focused users who want minimal personal info tied to their account People who want a straightforward VPN for everyday browsing and torrenting Anyone who values a VPN that doesn’t rely on referral links and influencer promos
90% Positive Reviews
473 recommend, 53 warn
High Data Quality
708 reviews from 577 people
Best For
Privacy-focused users who want minimal personal info tied to their account, People who want a straightforward VPN for everyday browsing and torrenting, Anyone who values a VPN that doesn’t rely on referral links and influencer promos
Approval Rate
90% positive
473 recommend · 53 warn
Reviews
708
328 Reddit · 364 Twitter
Unique Reviewers
577
Data Quality
High

What the Community Says

Community Rating 7.5/10

Mullvad has a really strong reputation for privacy, and it’s one of the few VPNs people trust when they say “no logs.” It’s also loved for letting you sign up without an email and pay in very private ways (even by mail), plus it avoids the whole influencer/affiliate marketing vibe that turns some folks off. Day to day, people often describe it as fast and stable, especially with WireGuard, and solid for general browsing and torrenting.

The biggest downside is that it’s not the best pick if streaming is your main goal—some people run into services like ESPN or other apps not working reliably. There are also complaints about features changing over time (like port forwarding being removed), which can be a dealbreaker for certain setups. And while many call the price fair, others feel it’s a bit expensive for a “simple” VPN if you’re not specifically buying it for privacy-first features.

Strengths

  • Strong privacy focus
  • No email required
  • Anonymous payment options
  • Fast speeds (especially with WireGuard)
  • Good for torrenting
  • Trusted “no-logs” reputation
  • No influencer/affiliate marketing feel

Weaknesses

  • Streaming can be hit or miss
  • Port forwarding no longer supported
  • Can feel pricey for a basic VPN
  • Some apps/services may block it
Best for: Privacy-focused users who want minimal personal info tied to their account People who want a straightforward VPN for everyday browsing and torrenting Anyone who values a VPN that doesn’t rely on referral links and influencer promos
Not ideal for: People who mainly want a VPN for streaming sports and TV apps Users who specifically need port forwarding for their setup Bargain hunters who want the cheapest plan possible

Summary generated 1 week ago from 708 community mentions

Reviews about "Router Setup"

8 reviews

"personally i love mullvad, its fast, even when using multi-hop, its reliable too. i have a wireguard connection up 24/7 and its rare that it drops. and the few times it has, i think it was more a problem on my router than their connection. ..."

r/vpn_reviewer 3 weeks ago View on Reddit →

"Mulvad, proton, or nord. Mulvad is the best for privacy due to their ability to pay in relatively anonymous ways, and their no log policy. They also have the easiest to tie into homelab infrastructure due to their use of wireguard server/..."

r/degoogle 1 week ago View on Reddit →

"I second Mullvad. I used Nord for a short time and did not like it at all and still had issues streaming but my focus is more towards privacy than streaming services. I have mine set up on my router via WireGuard tunnels with pretty fast sp..."

r/vpn_reviewer 3 weeks ago View on Reddit →

"you can try portable router and change mac address to your phone mac address. so IT will only see as if your phone is connected. if your firewall policy allow to use wireguard or open vpn then connect to local server. use rustdesk to remot..."

r/mullvadvpn 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"... Wifi SSID/VLAN 2 is my ISP used for gaming and things more latency sensitive Wifi SSID/VLAN 3 is Mullvad, which is generally what everything goes through day to day But just to be clear, those do not address my ISP snooping or any endpo..."

r/stlouis 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"You can use mullvad through tailscale install on opnsense or pfsense and funneld your whole home too"

r/homenetworking 2 months ago View on Reddit →

"I tried using a VPN to watch Blues games on ESPN and it didn't work. Teen again, it didn't work when I tried when I was in Canada. How do I use a VPN with my television? And other connected devices? Roku and XBOX mostly. You can PM me i..."

r/stlouis 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"... staying at my mother in law’s condo. I bought a Slate AX and I configured it with AstrillVPN and mullvad as a backup. I confirmed it was working in the states before I left. But no servers are working. I tested my phone as a hotspot to s..."

r/chinalife 1 month ago View on Reddit →